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>> Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

The regency of Badung extends in a narrow ribbon from the central uplands in the north of the island to the Nusa Dua Peninsula, also known as Bukit Badung, in the south.

The Peninsula is strikingly different from the northern fertile volcanic plain, consisting of a slightly-raised limestone plateau surrounded by sea. Kuta and Jimbaran are to the north and west of the peninsula, Sanur to the east (see article Kotamadya Denpasar), while the famous Nusa Dua resort area is on the eastern tip of the peninsula itself.

>> Bangli Regency, Bali, Indonesia

The regency of Bangli covers two distinct geographical areas: the volcanic uplands of the Batur and Kintamani area, stretching down towards the sea near Tianyar and Tejakula and the upper part of the rice-growing area of southern Bali, overlooking Gianyar and Klungkung.

Geographically, Bangli is home to the mountain lakes and water couches that make Bali so fertile. Numerous villages are scatted across a landscape of rice terraces, lush valley and forests. This mountainous region is a strikingly different site of Bali Aga traditional communities.

>> Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Buleleng is both physically and culturally the "other side of Bali". Long isolated from the south by the central volcanic ridge and vast expanse of primary forest, it has developed unique social and cultural features.

The Buleleng regency stretches across almost the whole of the northern part of Bali. The area generally consists of steep mountain slopes plunging down into a narrow coastal plain.

>> Denpasar Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Denpasar rose to prominence during the last century, at a time when access to the sea and trade in opium, weapons and early manufactured products had become more important than control over the inland regions.

Denpasar occupied the centre of the southern rice-growing plain, with direct access to Sanur and Benoa seaports in the east, Kuta in the west.

>> Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia

The district of Gianyar is the centre of Balinese culture, rich in history and artifacts. Gianyar's history is arguably the most fascinating in Bali.

The town of Gianyar itself is a small administrative town, home to one of the best-preserved palaces on the island, but unfortunately closed to visitors.

>> Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia

The eastern district of Bali is Karangasem, which is dominated by the mighty Gunung Agung. The east has many places of interest and some great beaches.

Bali's highest mountain is Gunung Agung (3142 meters), towering majestically over eastern and northern Karangasem. The most disastrous volcanic eruption took place on 17th March 1963 when Agung laterally blew its top.

>> Klungkung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Bali's smallest district is Klungkung, located between Gianyar and Karangasem, and includes the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan.

Klungkung itself is a bustling town. On reaching the town centre, you come to Kertha Gosa, the Hall of Justice. Surrounded by a moat, this is a superb example of Klungkung architecture, best known for its ceiling paintings in the Klungkung style.

>> Negara Regency, Bali, Indonesia

For those traveling by land and ferry from Java to Bali, Jembrana regency is where you start your journey of discovery. The distance between the two islands is only 4kms.

The ferry ports of Ketapang is Java and Gilimanuk in Bali, first opened in the 1970's have recently been upgraded to handle the massive increase in transportation needs between the two islands.

>> Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia

The district of Tabanan comprises two main regions: the mountains and the lower plains. Tanah Lot, probably the best known and most-photographed temple in Bali, is closely associated with the legendary priest Nirartha.

Legend says that as he passed by and was impressed by the tiny island's superb setting and suggested to locals that it would be a good place to build a temple. Tanah means earth, and Lot means sea. The temple symbolizes the meeting point of natural and cosmic elements.